2022

Far North District Council

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa General Ward
The Far North District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council election.

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Annette Main

Annette Main

Ann Court

Ann Court

Kelly Stratford

Kelly Stratford

Garth Rodney Anthony Holder

Garth Rodney Anthony Holder

Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith

Robert Eady

Robert Eady

Pierre Fernandes

Pierre Fernandes

Jane Johnston

Jane Johnston

Ben Warren

Ben Warren

Richard Aston

Richard Aston

Steve McNally

Steve McNally

Frank Owen

Frank Owen

Belinda Ward

Belinda Ward

Kelly Stratford

Independent

| Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Kelly Stratford

Independent

| Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure every voice has a representative that listens to them. I listen. And I get answers, and traction. I'm passionate about our region and want it to continue to be a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I do the reading and extra research to make informed decisions at the council table. I've had 100% attendance of council meetings. I am on every committee, representing our people across all council issues. If I'm concerned about issues, I have them addressed.

My priorities
  1. Improve our Three Waters infrastructure to improve the wellbeing of the environment and people.
  2. Vibrant communities that are self-determining, self-sufficient and prosperous.
  3. Improved road maintenance and capital improvements to address our deficit roading network.
Current role

Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Far North

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure every voice has a representative that listens to them. I listen. And I get answers, and traction. I'm passionate about our region and want it to continue to be a great place to live, work and play.

About me

I do the reading and extra research to make informed decisions at the council table. I've had 100% attendance of council meetings. I am on every committee, representing our people across all council issues. If I'm concerned about issues, I have them addressed.

My priorities
  1. Improve our Three Waters infrastructure to improve the wellbeing of the environment and people.
  2. Vibrant communities that are self-determining, self-sufficient and prosperous.
  3. Improved road maintenance and capital improvements to address our deficit roading network.
Current role

Councillor Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Ward

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Far North

Age

45

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